Lena Philippou-Korres is the co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer at KORRES. As a Chemical Engineer and MBA graduate, Lena pioneered the KORRES Full Circle™ process—a six-step, zero-waste system powered by six specialized labs. This process, from ethical sourcing in the Soil Lab to sustainable practices in the Recycle Lab, embodies KORRES' commitment to the earth, communities, and customers.
With 25 years at the helm of innovation, Lena has introduced groundbreaking ingredients and formulations, adding seven powerful ingredients to the INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients). Her work has set pharmaceutical standards for safety and efficacy in cosmetics.
Lena's achievements include being shortlisted for CEW's Achiever Awards 2007, featured in Wallpaper*’s 40 under 40 influencers, and serving on the Executive Committee of the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research of Greece.
